UK immigration insights: news, guidance and legal updates
Our UK immigration blog provides up-to-date news, legal updates, and practical guidance on visas and immigration. Explore expert insights on spouse visas, work visas, and moving to the UK.
The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) is the UK government regulator that oversees immigration advisers to ensure advice is properly authorised, competent, and compliant with UK immigration law. It replaced the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) in 2025 and continues to regulate...
If you’re planning to move to or stay in the UK, getting the right legal advice from the start makes all the difference. At Mulgrave Law, we offer a free 30-minute immigration consultation to help you understand your options and see whether we are the right firm to represent you. Whether you’re...
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Applying for a visa can be a daunting and costly process. The UK Home Office has strict requirements that must be met, and failure to meet them can result in a visa refusal. This can be upsetting, as it not only wastes time and money, but can also cause significant stress and uncertainty of people’s...
The 10-Year Long Residence Route: The 10-year-long residence route offers a pathway for migrants who have lawfully lived in the UK, irrespective of the types of visas held during that period. Achieving ILR through this route allows individuals to reside indefinitely, work, establish businesses...
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The Returning Resident Visa could be applicable to you if you previously lived in the UK and obtained indefinite leave to remain but have been residing outside the UK for more than two consecutive years. With this visa type you may be eligible for a returning resident visa that allows you to settle...
The UK Skilled worker application refers to a specific type of visa for individuals who wish to work in the UK. This type of visa is designed for individuals who are offered a job by a UK company. The application process typically involves demonstrating eligibility criteria, such as having a job...
What Is the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)? The UK Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a mandatory fee that most visa applicants must pay when applying for a visa to stay in the UK for more than six months. This fee gives you access to NHS services during your stay, ensuring that you have...
The High Potential Individual route is a new immigration route due to be implemented on 30 May 2022. The route will be available to recent graduates of top global universities who wish to work or look for work in the UK after completion of a course equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or above...
You can apply to switch into a spouse visa (5 years route) if you are married to a British national or a person who is present and settled in the UK. To do so, you must meet the eligibility requirements for switching to a spouse visa. The application for switching into spouse visa under the 5 years...
The health and care visa falls under the skilled worker route and allows eligible health workers to come or stay in the UK to work for the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. The benefits of the health and care visa are fast-track entry, reduced visa application fees, exemption from paying...
Please note: These articles provide general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently, so please seek professional advice for your individual circumstances.